EOC Standard 1 Part 4 Articles & the Constitution

EOC Standard 1 Part 4 Articles & the Constitution

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Social Studies, History

11th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What was the original American Government?

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The Articles of Confederation

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Simplified Question: What was the original American Government?

Correct Answer: The original American Government was established under the Articles of Confederation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which of the following best describes the Articles of Confederation? "A Firm league of Friendship" A military alliance with between the state against Britain. With a weak central government., "A Firm league of Friendship" A military alliance between the states against Britain. With a strong central government., "A Firm league of Friendship" A commercial alliance between the states against Britain. With a weak central government., "A Firm league of Friendship" A commercial alliance with Britain. With a weak central government.

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"A Firm league of Friendship" A military alliance with between the state against Britain. With a weak central government.

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Simplified Question: Which of the following best describes the Articles of Confederation?

Correct Answer: "A Firm league of Friendship" A military alliance between the states against Britain. With a weak central government.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What was the major problem with the Articles of Confederation?

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It couldn't levy Federal taxes.

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Simplified Question: What was the major problem with the Articles of Confederation?

Correct Answer: The major problem with the Articles of Confederation was that it couldn't levy (raise) Federal taxes, meaning it couldn't collect money for the national government.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 acknowledged that Indians had a claim to the land and had to be treated better to avoid violence and

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the ordinance outlawed slavery in all five states.

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Simplified Question: What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 do to slavery?

Correct Answer: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 prohibited (did not allow) slavery in all five states created under it.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a notable example of the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

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Shays’ Rebellion

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Simplified Question: What is a notable example of the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

Correct Answer: A notable example of the failure of the Articles of Confederation is Shays’ Rebellion.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which founding father was a fan of Shays' Rebellion stating, "A little rebellion now and then is a good thing. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."

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Thomas Jefferson

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Simplified Question: Which founding father supported Shays' Rebellion and said, "A little rebellion now and then is a good thing. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."

Correct Answer: Thomas Jefferson

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which social group lobbied for changes to the Articles of Confederation after Shays' Rebellion?

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The wealthy, as the weak government which could not protect them or their property was not in their best interest.

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Simplified Question: Which social group pushed for changes to the Articles of Confederation after Shays' Rebellion?

Correct Answer: Poor farmers advocated for changes because the weak government couldn't protect them or their property, which wasn't in their best interest.

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